A group of Mexican American men and children stand on a statue at the Colorado State Capitol in celebration of "Diez y Seis de Septiembre" Mexican Independence Day, September 16, 1969. A boy in a sombrero holds a banner that reads: "Migration in Action Ya Es Tiempo". A young man in the background holds a Mexican flag.
Description
1 photographic print ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.)
Subject
Independence Day (Mexico)--1960-1970; Mexican Americans--Political activity--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970; Denver (Colo.)--1960-1970; Celebrations--Colorado--Denver--1960-1970.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR710021609
Notes
Formerly F24526.; Inked on front of photographic print: "MIA 1969 F24526."; Stamped on back of photographic print: "photo by John Gordon" and "Sep 16 69."; Title handwritten on back of photographic print.; R7100216092
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